A chewy mix of condensed milk, butter and desiccated dried coconut makes up the Bala Baiana’s fudgy centre. But these subtle and sweet flavour bombs come with their own crunchy exterior made of freshly boiled caramel. A lovely mix of textures, these ‘glass’ bites are are a traditional Brazilian recipe, also called ‘bala de vidro’. Who invented this delicacy is still a matter of question, but it is often associated with the Bahia region. Its flavour profile on the other hand is more expansive – the coconut is believed to be imbibed from Indigenous and African influences while the sugar (caramel) spinning is considered Portuguese. Besides the taste of course, the best thing about it is how simple it is to make – think of this as a crunchy, coconut laddoo of sorts to accompany your match thrills! Follow the directions below.
